What are the responsibilities and job description for the Math Teacher position at Riverfield Country Day School?
Riverfield Country Day School (RCDS) in Tulsa, OK, seeks a skilled and dynamic math teacher who can teach any level of mathematics. More specifically, RCDS is seeking an innovative math teacher who sees mathematics not only as a study and a discipline, but also as applicable to real-world situations. RCDS students integrate disciplines into a “Design Doing” mindset, an interdisciplinary approach to curriculum where learning becomes visible and knowledge is used iteratively to devise solutions to real problems. Employment begins in August of 2024.
Riverfield Country Day School is a preK-12 day school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are an innovative educational institution that uses a “Design Doing,” interdisciplinary approach to education. Students bring all discipline areas together to solve real-world problems, and education is more about action and “doing” than it is about sitting at desks in classrooms. Our mission is to “ignite adventure, inspire inquiry, build excellence, and empower students to change their world,” and you see visible signs of this philosophy at our school and in the community.
Primary Responsibilities:
● Create an interactive learning environment that includes creative lessons and assessments;
● Provide opportunities for students to enter into academic dialogue through lively classroom discussion;
● View mathematics as a living discipline with tangible and teachable connections to the real world;
● Assess students to evaluate their abilities through the lens of growth mindset;
● “Hands-on” teaching;
● Collaborate to design interdisciplinary experiences and coursework;
● Establish regular and effective communication with students and parents;
● Engage in regular professional development and identify growth-based goals;
● Participate in required non-classroom activities including parent/teacher conferences, faculty meetings, special activities, academic advisory groups, and performance events;
● Foster a confident and collegial atmosphere within the Upper School and actively encourage interdisciplinary opportunities with other colleagues.
Qualifications:
● B.A./B.S. in Mathematics or a related field required; M.A./M.S. in Mathematics or a related field preferred;
● Ability to teach Upper School Mathematics at any grade level;
● Passion for subject matter and for working with bright, motivated teenagers in a rigorous, college-preparatory environment;
● Agility and flexibility to collaborate on cross-disciplinary projects and assignments;
● Successful high school or college teaching experience in a classroom setting;
● Independent School experience preferred.
Interested candidates should submit electronically a cover letter expressing the reasons for their interest in the position and a current résumé to mberglund@riverfield.org
Riverfield Country Day School is a non-profit, independent school with no religious affiliation. All decisions regarding admissions, employment, administration, and student and faculty life are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or any other criteria prohibited by law.